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Bestival 2012: how was it for you?https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/sep/10/bestival-2012-open-thread
From Adam Ant to the xx, share with us your festival highlights<p>Bestivalgoers! As you emerge from <a href="http://www.robin-hill.com/" title="">Robin Hill Country Park</a> and wash off the last stubborn traces of face paint, tell us: how was it for you?</p><p>After surviving the ferry queues and traffic jams, Friday's revellers enjoyed an eclectic lineup of Adam Ant, Florence + the Machine (complete with orchestra and choir) and Django Django ("<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/sep/08/bestival-2012-saturday-live?newsfeed=true" title="">a revelation", said the Guardian's Mark Beaumont</a>).</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/sep/10/bestival-2012-open-thread">Continue reading...</a>Bestival 2012BestivalMusicPop and rockIndieMusic festivalsCultureFestivalsMon, 10 Sep 2012 13:52:59 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/sep/10/bestival-2012-open-threadPhotograph: Tom Watkins/Rex Features(Prince) Charming man … Adam Ant performs at Bestival 2012. Photograph: Tom Watkins/Rex FeaturesPhotograph: Tom Watkins/Rex Features(Prince) Charming man … Adam Ant performs at Bestival 2012. Photograph: Tom Watkins/Rex FeaturesSarah Williams2012-09-10T13:52:59ZBestival 2012 Friday: Florence + the Machine, The xx, The Horrorshttps://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/sep/07/bestival-2012-friday-live-florence-xx1
News, reviews and much more from the Isle of Wight<p class="block-time published-time"> <time datetime="2012-09-07T18:44:39.894Z">7.44pm <span class="timezone">BST</span></time> </p><p>It's been a sweltering hot afternoon at Bestival, and the number of cases of visible sunburn has been steadily rising.</p><p>What with running around for much of the afternoon trying to track down a reliable Wi-Fi signal, the only full set I managed to watch was by Gallows, who put in an exhausting-looking amount of effort for an appreciative crowd.</p><p class="block-time published-time"> <time datetime="2012-09-07T18:40:56.548Z">7.40pm <span class="timezone">BST</span></time> </p><p>Take a look at some of the best pictures from Bestival on our<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/sep/07/bestival-2012-popandrock"> picture blog</a>. Here's a shot from earlier today from the field by the Psychedelic Worm stage.</p><p class="block-time published-time"> <time datetime="2012-09-07T17:52:25.281Z">6.52pm <span class="timezone">BST</span></time> </p><p>As we mentioned earlier today, at the Guardian's Bestival tent festival-goers have been posting on our<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/sep/07/bestival-friday-open-thread"> open thread </a>to let us know how they've been getting on. Here's a few highlights:</p><p>Glorious sunrise upon waking, and a packed day to look forward to. So far: yoga all together (with a cheeky post-breakfast ice-cream) and the colourful Jaipur Kawa Brass Band. All girls next with First Aid Kit, Warpaint, Lianne la Havas and Florence</p><p>The best thing so far were seeing Alabama Shakes. They were awesome!!!</p><p>So far Hot Chip ended up being the best. Far better live than I thought it'd be</p><p>We watched Drive in an ambient forest last night - the audience cheered Ryan Gosling on as he stamped a hit man's face in</p><p>Worth the brutal 9 hour drive from Glasgow. And you've never seen cleaner toilets at a festival. Provided you've made the eye-watering payment for boutique camping anyway. Let's hope the rain stays away, eh?</p><p>We are the oldest group here i think. In the queue whilst we discuss our next cup of tea the younger ones discuss a lunchtime jaeger bomb. We are glasto old hands but it's still worth a visit. New Order will not disappoint we hope!</p><p>My first time at Bestival had been really magical, its a lot smaller than any festival I've been to but it's a lot frendlier.</p><p class="block-time published-time"> <time datetime="2012-09-07T17:35:50.294Z">6.35pm <span class="timezone">BST</span></time> </p><p>If you are stuck at home and therefore missing all the fun of Bestival, fear not: you can tune in all weekend to the sounds of your favourite bands performing at the festival, brought to you by <a href="http://bestivalradio.tumblr.com/post/31054083092/bestival-radio-thursday-round-up">Bestival Radio</a>.</p><p class="block-time published-time"> <time datetime="2012-09-07T17:26:26.040Z">6.26pm <span class="timezone">BST</span></time> </p><p>Afternoon all, Marc Burrows here- full time Guardian staffer, medium-time stand up comic and part time punk bassist. It's only Friday afternoon and I've already played twice- they work you hard when you're cheap and available. You can tell I'm an performing because I have three times more wristbands than normal punters, for reasons I'm not 100% sure of.</p><p>I have more wristbands than you <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23bestival">#bestival</a> <a href="http://t.co/DIpLDBAg" title="http://twitter.com/20thcenturymarc/status/244114733320531968/photo/1">twitter.com/20thcenturymar…</a></p><p class="block-time published-time"> <time datetime="2012-09-07T13:19:29.838Z">2.19pm <span class="timezone">BST</span></time> </p><p>From our own Alexis Petridis:</p><p>Arrived at Bestival. I have a gin and tonic. Adam Ant is being totally magnificent onstage. Awl-RIGHT!</p><p class="block-time published-time"> <time datetime="2012-09-07T13:10:24.802Z">2.10pm <span class="timezone">BST</span></time> </p><p>Here's a few Bestival tweets from our Twitter volunteers:</p><p>Cider in hand <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23bestival">#bestival</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23perfection">#perfection</a> <a href="http://t.co/9d1UiPcg" title="http://twitter.com/CruellaRibbons/status/244028849027940352/photo/1">twitter.com/CruellaRibbons…</a></p><p>Pictures from <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Bestival">#Bestival</a> - I particularly like the 'swandoliers' which light up at night <a href="http://t.co/l3CmWceC" title="http://twitter.com/BMWavesBlog/status/244056919239704576/photo/1">twitter.com/BMWavesBlog/st…</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Bestival">#Bestival</a>, we're coming for you. <a href="http://t.co/QXpMTJQt" title="http://yfrog.com/oco7vmkj">yfrog.com/oco7vmkj</a></p><p class="block-time published-time"> <time datetime="2012-09-07T12:58:49.205Z">1.58pm <span class="timezone">BST</span></time> </p><p>It's Friday at Bestival, Adam Ant is about to take to the main stage, and if you're traveling down today, good news - the <a href="http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/events/bestival">weather forecast tells us</a> it's going to be hot and sunny for the whole weekend, the site is looking great, and there's a<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2012/sep/04/bestival-2012-preview-top-picks?newsfeed=true"> fantastic line-up of bands</a> lined up to play between now and Sunday night.</p><p>But, be warned, getting to the festival site can be quite a drawn out process. Travelling over from Southampton yesterday afternoon, I had a four hour wait to get on the ferry as a foot passenger, followed by another hour's wait for a shuttle bus on the other side.</p><p>Queuing for three and a half hours so far <a href="http://t.co/5VH0Wj8P" title="http://twitpic.com/arqihh">twitpic.com/arqihh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23bestival">#bestival</a></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/sep/07/bestival-2012-friday-live-florence-xx1">Continue reading...</a>Bestival 2012BestivalMusicCultureFri, 07 Sep 2012 12:59:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/sep/07/bestival-2012-friday-live-florence-xx1Photograph: David Pearson/Rex FeaturesBestival on the Isle of Wight Photograph: David Pearson/Rex FeaturesPhotograph: David Pearson/Rex FeaturesBestival on the Isle of Wight Photograph: David Pearson/Rex FeaturesAdam Boult, Kieran Yates, Alexis Petridis, Mark Beaumont, Marc Burrows2012-09-07T12:59:00ZBestival 2012 preview: our top picks from the lineuphttps://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/sep/04/bestival-2012-preview-top-picks
Wondering who to see at this weekend's festival? Hot Chip, perhaps? Or Chas and Dave? Here's who to watch out for<p>If you're making the trip to the Isle of Wight for Bestival this weekend, planning what acts you're going to see can be quite a task. Festival organisers have simplified the process with <a href="http://2012.bestival.net/my-bestival">My Bestival</a>, which allows you to "curate" your own lineup from the hundreds of performers in attendance. Here's our effort – and you can <a href="http://2012.bestival.net/news/my-bestival-curate-your-personal-bestival-line-up">make your own here</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/sep/04/bestival-2012-preview-top-picks">Continue reading...</a>Bestival 2012BestivalMusicFestivalsCultureMusic festivalsPop and rockTue, 04 Sep 2012 17:03:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/sep/04/bestival-2012-preview-top-picksPhotograph: David Pearson/Rex FeaturesIf you're not going, you can still keep up the festival fun via YouTube. Photograph: David Pearson/Rex FeaturesPhotograph: David Pearson/Rex FeaturesIf you're not going, you can still keep up the festival fun via YouTube. Photograph: David Pearson/Rex FeaturesAdam Boult2012-09-04T17:03:00ZWatch Florence + the Machine cover Talking Headshttps://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/may/21/florence-machine-cover-talking-heads
To mark their Bestival appearance, Florence + the Machine have put on fancy dress and covered Talking Heads' Wild Wild Life<p>Florence + the Machine have been announced as the Friday night headliners for Bestival, the festival curated by Rob da Bank and his wife Josie, on the Isle of Wight in September – and to mark the fact they have covered <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NXkM8PsPXs">Talking Heads' Wild Wild Life</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/may/21/florence-machine-cover-talking-heads">Continue reading...</a>Florence + the MachineBestivalMusicIndieDavid ByrnePop and rockFestivalsCultureBestival 2012Music festivalsMon, 21 May 2012 10:06:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/may/21/florence-machine-cover-talking-headsPhotograph: PRFlorence WelchPhotograph: PRFlorence WelchGuardian music2012-05-21T10:06:00ZMichael Eavis and Rob da Bank answer your questions live from The Great Escapehttps://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/may/11/michael-eavis-rob-da-bank-webchat
We asked you to <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2012/may/09/michael-eavis-rob-da-bank-webchat">send in your questions</a> for Michael Eavis and Rob da Bank, the organisers of Glastonbury and Bestival. Here's how they responded.<p>Stand by for Michael and Rob's answers to your questions in the comments thread below …</p><p>We'll also post your questions and their answers in this article to make the Q&amp;A easy to follow. But first, a tweet from Rob:</p><p>The godfather of uk music festivals and some fool in a rave top <a href="http://t.co/wH3wZvCo" title="http://lockerz.com/s/208107012">lockerz.com/s/208107012</a></p><p>— Rob da Bank (@RobdaBank) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobdaBank/status/200918384441966593" data-datetime="2012-05-11T12:00:50+00:00">May 11, 2012</a></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/may/11/michael-eavis-rob-da-bank-webchat">Continue reading...</a>MusicGreat Escape festivalBestivalGlastonbury festivalIndiePop and rockCultureCamp BestivalBestival 2012Michael EavisFri, 11 May 2012 11:36:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/may/11/michael-eavis-rob-da-bank-webchatPhotograph: David Levene/Katherine Rose/GuardianYou ask … Michael Eavis and Rob da Bank. Photograph: David Levene/Katherine Rose for the GuardianPhotograph: David Levene/Katherine Rose/GuardianYou ask … Michael Eavis and Rob da Bank. Photograph: David Levene/Katherine Rose for the GuardianGuardian Staff2012-05-11T11:36:00Z